Reaching Intellectual Success and Empowerment
A FREE group for academic success support at Parkland College.
The goal of the RISE Scholars program is to support students that are the first in their family to attend college (first gen), and/or from lower socio-economic households through comprehensive and collaborative academic and social supports. This program is for incoming, full-time and part-time Parkland students.
The RISE First Year Experience and Student Leadership cohort can help you:
- CONNECT
- Make new friends while experiencing college life
- Engage in a supportive and positive environment
- Enhance social and emotional well-being
- Attend fun social events
- NAVIGATE
- Learn from successful Parkland students, alums, and community members
- Discover the best career choices based on your personality and other factors
- Explore college studies and extracurricular activities while having fun on campus
- GROW
- Develop leadership, critical thinking, and more through unique opportunities
- Coordinate with nurturing, dedicated faculty and staff
- Write your own story at Parkland
Eligibility
RISE is open to May 2025 District 505 high school graduates from first-generation-college or low socioeconomic households. Freshmen registering for a minimum of 6 or more credit hours (including the RISE FYE 101 section) may also apply. Act soon; spaces are limited!
Parent/Guardian Information
Your student will have our supportive RISE network guiding them towards their success!
- RISE on-campus orientation, which will include a session to provide families with information on supporting the success of their student in college
- Additional support during their first year of college through the First Year Experience class that they attend with other RISE students, plus a free FYE textbook!
- Free academic support with the Learning Center’s tutors and writing center plus dedicated RISE study areas
- Fun events throughout the semester to connect with other RISE students
- Support through an assigned academic advisor plus a student peer mentor
- Participation in the Student Life Leadership Academy for personal growth
- Continuous support through their time at Parkland to achieve their academic goals
Contact
Dr. Marietta Turner, Dean of Students
Room U242, 217/353-2048, deanofstudents@parkland.edu